Balsamic blueberries with vanilla ice cream

Poaching blueberries really brings out their
flavour, especially with a dash of balsamic
vinegar

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Crisp potato cake

This side dish is one to bring to the table with pride – it looks as good as it tastes!

Jacket potatoes with home-baked beans

Cold nights require comfort food, and there's no better than jacket potatoes – give yours a health boost with home-baked beans

Poached egg salad with garlic croutons

Classic combination of eggs, garlic and cheese make for a rich, yet fresh lunch dish

Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Sweet root vegetables given a spicy boost

Tender duck legs with baby turnips

A classic combination, if you have never tried braised duck, get ready for a great melt-in-the-mouth meal

Spinach & green bean salad

This salad is quick and simple to prepare, and goes beautifully with fish – you can prepare most of it ahead, too

Griddled leeks with hazelnut dressing

A light, citrussy vegetarian starter – it’s just as good at room temperature if you don’t want to do last-minute griddling

Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice